Biodegradability is the ability of organic substances and materials to be degraded into simpler substances through the enzymatic activity of microorganisms. If this biological process is complete, there is a total conversion of the initial organic substances into simple inorganic molecules such as water, carbon dioxide, and methane.
Compostability, on the other hand, is the ability of organic material to transform itself into compost through the process of composting. This process exploits the biodegradability of organic materials to transform them into a final product that is called compost. The compost is, therefore, the result of disintegration and aerobic biodegradation (i.e. in the presence of oxygen) of organic material (usually waste): the mature compost resembles fertile soil and for its richness in organic substances is used as a fertilizer.
BOTTA Packaging has specialized in innovative and environmentally friendly packaging solutions, in line with its commitment to environmental protection and social responsibility. At BOTTA Packaging, many of the eco-products are biodegradable and some of them are also compostable. Among the solutions to provide eco-packaging innovation, BOTTA offers:
– Eco-Sleeves: protective elastic cartons;
– Eco-Paper Fruits Trays: fruit trays made from eco-friendly paper;
– Die-cut paper-padded envelopes;
– Eco-document pocket/ wallet;
– Eco-Pluripaper: protective embossed cartons;
– Eco-Glue: to guarantee packages more stability during transport and storage;
– Eco-Flex: a revolutionary packaging solution suitable for fragile products;
– Eco-transparent paper PolyBag: transparent bags made of ecological paper.
Biodegradability is fundamental to bring pollution to 0.
